In a good news for the government employees, the Cabinet on Wednesday approved an additional 2 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR). The move will benefit about 1.1 crore Central government employees and pensioners, as per an official release.

As per the release, the increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission. (Source: IE)